Global private investors demonstrated continued confidence in the U.S. economy, with foreign private investments reaching USD 333.2 billion in May 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The figures, part of the Treasury International Capital (TIC) report, revealed that the total net foreign inflow, which includes both long-term and short-term securities as well as banking flows, stood at USD 311.1 billion for the month. Of this, net foreign private investment was USD 333.2 billion, while net official outflows amounted to USD 22.1 billion, indicating a strong tilt towards private sector investment in the U.S.
Foreign investors continued to expand their holdings in long-term U.S. securities, with net purchases totalling USD 318.5 billion in May. This included USD 287.5 billion from private investors and USD 31.1 billion from foreign official institutions.
At the same time, U.S. investors increased overseas exposure, acquiring USD 59.1 billion worth of long-term foreign securities, suggesting that while the U.S. remains a major investment magnet, American investors are also actively seeking global opportunities.
After adjustments such as stock swaps, net foreign sales of long-term securities stood at an estimated USD 259.4 billion in May.
In the short-term segment, foreign residents raised their holdings of U.S. Treasury bills by USD 0.5 billion, while total foreign holdings of dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities and other liabilities rose by USD 10.3 billion.
The data underscores the enduring strength and stability of the U.S. economy amid global uncertainties, attracting robust private capital flows even as official institutions slightly pared down their exposure.
